Homework: Considering Hypotheses and Research Question
In this homework, you will write a paper that analyzes a scenario and explains the purpose of hypotheses and research questions.
Step I: Read the following scenario.
You are a nurse on 5 West who has concerns about visiting hours in the Critical Care Unit. The unit currently has a visiting-hours policy that allows patients to rest and the staff to provide care in an environment that protects patient privacy and modesty. However, many nurses now feel that family presence improves patient outcomes. You and other nurses on your unit have noted that vital signs are improved and patients are more responsive when family is present. You are considering whether to use a quantitative or qualitative study to research this topic.
Step II: Consider the following questions:
a) What is the purpose of hypotheses and research questions?
b) Why is it important to develop workable hypotheses and research questions in conducting research?
c) What type of research-qualitative or quantitative-would be most conducive to the scenario in Step I? Why?
d) Which would be more appropriate given the scenario in Step I: the development of a hypothesis or a research question or both? Why?
Step III: Write a two-four page paper.
Write a paper that describes the purpose of hypotheses and research questions. Articulate the importance of developing workable hypotheses and research questions in conducting research. Based on the provided scenario, describe whether a qualitative or quantitative research study would be most appropriate and why. Explain whether, and why, you would develop a hypothesis or a central research question for this scenario.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.